A pretty Worcester porcelain French style fluted teacup ornately decorated with an underglaze blue border around the rim with fine gilt over decoration and a gilt dentil rim inside and out. Finely painted on each side with scenes of ''fancy birds'', exotic pheasants set against a lush backdrop. A smaller bird in flight and tiny distance birds sit between the two main vignettes and well painted butterflies sit either side of the handle and inside the cup well. Gilt acanthus leaf detail runs up the handle and it is finished with a gilt band around the top of the foot. Painted crescent mark to the base, c.1785.It measures 5cm (2'') high and 8cm (3 1/8'') rim to rim.In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration. Minimal handling wear to both enamels and gilding.�Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost. We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item in transit.In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiquesHeight is 5cm (2.0inches)
Width is 8cm (3.1inches)
Depth is 10cm (3.9inches)